Wunmi Mosaku, the Oscar-tipped actress behind Sinners, the vampire thriller that's got everyone talking, has one thing in common with Greggs fans: a deep love for the high-street baker. The Manchester-born star settled into a London hotel sofa to chat about her new role, Annie, and life as a proud Mancunian navigating Hollywood.
Mosaku still finds solace in regional specialities at Greggs - "You know what I love about Greggs?" she asked, "In each city, they have something specific to that place. So in London, they've got the Tottenham cake. Manchester's got the Eccles cake." She reminisced about touring her first play straight out of Rada back in 2007 and getting familiar with Greggs' regional delicacies.
Since then, Mosaku has catapulted into a new strata of stardom with Sinners, playing Annie, a Hoodoo priestess who gives the film its emotional centre. Her performance earned critical acclaim, propelling her to an outside bet for Best Supporting Female Oscar. With Sinners, she demonstrated her ability to connect deeply with complex characters and experiences.
Despite being away from her roots in Los Angeles for most of a decade, Mosaku lost none of her Manchester twang or sense of humour. She spoke passionately about the challenges of assimilating into another culture, "You don't appreciate the cost to people, the tax on a person's spirit... it's brutal. It's a cultural genocide." When asked if she'd ever return to the UK, Mosaku was adamant that while she wouldn't play a cop again, there were several projects in the pipeline.
As she prepares for roles in Apple's This Is How It Goes alongside Idris Elba and Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning, it remains to be seen whether the UK can keep up. For now, Mosaku is taking things one step at a time, ensuring that her next move reflects who she truly is.
Mosaku credits her role in We Own This City with kindred spirit Ryan Coogler as an important part of her journey, discovering a deep connection to her Yoruba roots and language. The other notable connection Mosaku mentions is working with Akinola Davies Jr, Joan Iyiola's Apatan Productions, and Bolu Babalola - the trio has brought a new wave of creative talent into the UK.
When asked about her role in Sinners, Mosaku expressed her gratitude for the chance to portray Annie. Her transformation was profound - akin to unearthing an archeologist discovering a long-lost civilisation during an excavation. The experience reignited something deep within her: "This is where I'm from. This is who I am."
Mosaku still finds solace in regional specialities at Greggs - "You know what I love about Greggs?" she asked, "In each city, they have something specific to that place. So in London, they've got the Tottenham cake. Manchester's got the Eccles cake." She reminisced about touring her first play straight out of Rada back in 2007 and getting familiar with Greggs' regional delicacies.
Since then, Mosaku has catapulted into a new strata of stardom with Sinners, playing Annie, a Hoodoo priestess who gives the film its emotional centre. Her performance earned critical acclaim, propelling her to an outside bet for Best Supporting Female Oscar. With Sinners, she demonstrated her ability to connect deeply with complex characters and experiences.
Despite being away from her roots in Los Angeles for most of a decade, Mosaku lost none of her Manchester twang or sense of humour. She spoke passionately about the challenges of assimilating into another culture, "You don't appreciate the cost to people, the tax on a person's spirit... it's brutal. It's a cultural genocide." When asked if she'd ever return to the UK, Mosaku was adamant that while she wouldn't play a cop again, there were several projects in the pipeline.
As she prepares for roles in Apple's This Is How It Goes alongside Idris Elba and Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning, it remains to be seen whether the UK can keep up. For now, Mosaku is taking things one step at a time, ensuring that her next move reflects who she truly is.
Mosaku credits her role in We Own This City with kindred spirit Ryan Coogler as an important part of her journey, discovering a deep connection to her Yoruba roots and language. The other notable connection Mosaku mentions is working with Akinola Davies Jr, Joan Iyiola's Apatan Productions, and Bolu Babalola - the trio has brought a new wave of creative talent into the UK.
When asked about her role in Sinners, Mosaku expressed her gratitude for the chance to portray Annie. Her transformation was profound - akin to unearthing an archeologist discovering a long-lost civilisation during an excavation. The experience reignited something deep within her: "This is where I'm from. This is who I am."
So Wunmi Mosaku's love for Greggs is actually kinda cool, you know? It shows she's still rooted in her Manchester roots even when she's living in Hollywood 
. And can we talk about how she spoke up about cultural assimilation and its costs? That was really powerful 
. I think it's awesome that she's not afraid to share her opinions and experiences, especially when it comes to representation and identity.
. As an actress, I think it's so important for us to tap into our own cultural heritage and experiences to bring authenticity to our roles. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good Eccles cake? 
Mosaku's story is definitely inspiring, and I'm excited to see what she does next! 
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She's got the right idea, supporting local businesses and all that jazz. I remember when I was in uni, we'd have those late-night Greggs runs, getting our study fix with a sausage roll or two 
Anyway, I'm glad to see Wunmi taking her Mancunian roots seriously, especially in Sinners - she totally killed it as Annie! 
. Her role in Sinners was SO captivating! I love how she's staying true to herself and her roots, even with all the Hollywood glamour 
. The way she talks about Greggs and regional specialties, it's like we're chillin' over a plate of sausage rolls together 
. And can we talk about the connection she made with Ryan Coogler and Akinola Davies Jr? It's like they were meant to collaborate 
. Mosaku's got that special something, you know?
. We need more people sharing their experiences and perspectives. Anyway, can't wait to see what Wunmi does next! 
. and you know what's even cooler? how she's using her platform to talk about cultural heritage and identity - it's all about representation, fam! 
Can't they dig up some actual substance to say? And what's with all these "proud Mancunian" labels? Can't she just be Wunmi Mosaku without the regional PR stunt? 
Wunmi Mosaku is literally the queen of emotional depth 
! I mean, have you seen Sinners? It's like she's tapped into this vortex of feelings and just pours them out on screen 
. And can we talk about how proud I am of her for staying true to herself as a Mancunian in the midst of Hollywood chaos? 
. And let's give a shoutout to Greggs - who knew those regional specialities could bring people together like that? 
It's so beautiful to see someone find comfort in the little things and pass that on to us all 
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. I love how she reps her Manc roots and loves Greggs 
It's like, she's this Oscar-tipped actress but still got a sense of humor about where she comes from. And can we talk about her accent? 
I do feel bad for her when she talks about assimilating into another culture and how it affects people's spirits though... that does sound brutal 
. Maybe one day we'll get to see a proper Manchester-set movie with all the Eccles cakes and whatnot 
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. I love how she mentions the regional specialties at Greggs - it's these little details that make us feel like we're part of something bigger than ourselves 
